Abstract
This artwork is related to the body by depicting members of the Wampis Indigenous community, highlighting their physical presence in the Amazonian territory and their active commitment to environmental protection. The bodies of the Wampis, dressed in traditional attire and holding spears, symbolize their unity and resistance in defending their land and way of life. Furthermore, the connection to the territory is evident in the natural environment surrounding them, symbolizing their deep connection to the jungle and their struggle to preserve it. Altogether, the artwork reflects the interaction between the bodies of the Indigenous community and their territorial surroundings, emphasizing their fight and relationship with nature.
This painting portrays the Wampis Indigenous community in the Peruvian Amazon, highlighting their commitment to environmental protection. Community members are depicted wearing a mix of traditional and contemporary attire while holding spears, symbolic of their courageous involvement in political demonstrations aimed at preserving the biodiversity of the rainforest and safeguarding their ancestral territory. The artwork reflects their determination amidst a natural environment, with lush greenery enveloping the gathering of Wampis individuals.
Citation
PetsaÃn Sharup, Gerardo. 2021. 'Bagua Series'. Dispossessions in the Americas. https://staging.dia.upenn.edu/en/art/APER045/
